Everything you need to know about custom-made insect screens
With the proliferation of mosquitoes during the summer months, protecting your home from the invasion of this pest is of prime importance.
There’s nothing more effective than installing insect screens!
Simple and foolproof, this solution is also environmentally friendly: no toxic products are used to pollute the interior of your house or apartment.
But how do you choose between different models, colors and types of fabrics? We’ll tell you all about it in this article!
What are the advantages of Neher insect screens?
At de Buedemleër, we work exclusively with insect screens featuring Neher profiles and models, known on the market for their excellent quality.
In fact, these nets offer many advantages:
- reliable protection against insects (mosquitoes, flies, moths, wasps and bees…) and small insects and spiders;
- made-to-measure to the millimetre (perfectly adapted to your doors and windows);
- flexible use, with products adapted to all installation situations thanks to various mounting options;
- timeless design;
- products that last over time, thanks to their strength and stability;
- guaranteed transparency for optimum viewing (these screens let in air and light);
- easy installation and cleaning ;
- several types of innovative and functional fabrics, which even offer protection against pollens;
- a wide range of colors for frame profiles (RAL colors) ;
- possibility of electric control.
Why do the nets have an erfal or MHZ sticker? Because our suppliers assemble Neher insect screens in their factories.
Custom-made insect screens: how to choose the right ones?
When it comes to choosing a mosquito net, there are many questions to ask: which models are available and which to choose? Standard fabric or special fabric? Which color?
Of course, choosing the right model of insect screens for your needs is essential.
- The size and type of your doors and windows, as well as your habits, will be essential criteria in identifying the ideal model for you. Choosing between removable, roll-up, sliding, pleated or tilt-and-turn frames is no easy task. Find out more by reading our two articles on this subject: Which insect screen to choose for doors? Which insect screen to choose for windows?
Ask our specialists, who will advise you and take measurements for an ideal, customized solution.
- Choose the type of fabric you want. Not all fabrics have the same features. While standard fabrics offer excellent value for money, special fabrics offer additional features.
- Choose the color and look of your screen. It’s important not to overload your woodwork, and to match the color of your windows and doors.
Do you know why fabrics of insect screens are dark rather than white? In fact, and this is far from instinctive, the darker color gives better visibility to the outside. White screens, on the other hand, can cause light reflection, which can be unpleasing to the eyes.
- Choose custom-made insect screens! The waiting time may be longer than for off-the-shelf solutions, but you can be sure of long-term quality. This “made-to-measure” aspect also means you benefit from advice, precise measurements and proper installation, leaving no gaps for mosquitoes to squeeze through.
To avoid long lead times, order your screens in low season, between October and February! (Production lead times range from 4 to 5 weeks in high season and 2 to 3 weeks in low season).
How effective are standard fabrics for insect screens?
Tired of having your views of the outside restricted by cheap insect screens?
In fact, while insect screens are essential for protection against mosquitoes, they shouldn’t come at the expense of the view, aesthetics and air circulation.
But does even standard fabric combine effective protection, durability, a good view and air circulation? The answer is: yes! Explanations
FA – Anthracite fiberglass fabric
The fiberglass fabric is made of plastic-coated fiberglass yarn.
This high fiberglass content guarantees high resistance to tearing and weathering. In fact, insect screens lasts over time: you won’t need to change it every two years!
FDA – Anthracite transparent fiberglass fabric
This fabric is made of fine fiberglass. It has the same yarn structure as the FA fiberglass fabric.
Here, however, the wire diameter is much thinner: this technical feature is achieved by reducing the glass fiber content and using a thinner PVC coating.
This not only improves air permeability, but also the transparency of the fabric. As a result, daylight enters your home as if there were no fabric in its way.
Tear strength and weather resistance are also perfectly suited to normal use. However, in view of the fine yarn diameter, fine glass fiber fabric should not be used in cases of high mechanical stress and extreme weather conditions.
What advantages do special fabrics offer over standard fabrics?
Special fabrics may cost extra, but they have different specific characteristics and offer you advantages in terms of aesthetics, comfort and even your health! Let’s take a closer look.
Transpatec – A virtually invisible insect screen
Tired of having your views of the outdoors restricted by insect screens?
Insect screens are essential for protection against mosquitoes, but this should not be at the expense of aesthetics and visual appeal. Good air circulation is also important within the home: completely impermeable products are out of the question.
On the contrary, Neher’s Transpatec fabric isdesigned to offer, in addition to excellent insect protection :
- increased transparency for virtually invisible insect screens;
- better air circulation;
- high tear resistance.
Point of attention: remember to install stickers on sliding doors to prevent guests or pets from walking through the fabric!
Pollen screens – Polltec
Are you or a family member allergic to pollen? Does hay fever come back every year and you’re tired of not being safe from sneezing and itchy eyes?
Don’t panic: Polltec and Polltec TFP special fabrics have been specially designed to protect against pollens and grasses!
This surprising feature lets you create a protective cocoon in your house or apartment… without compromising ventilation.
The anti-pollen fabrics used for these screens have an elongated mesh, which allows air and light to pass through. However, pollens remain trapped in the fabric: this is made possible by the fabric’s coating.
Protection can be as effective as 99%, depending on wind speed and pollen size.
Versatility even in insect screens
Special fabrics offer a versatility not possible with standard fabrics.
This is the case with the Polltec TFP fabric, which not only protects against unwanted insects, but also fights pollen.
A practical 2-in-1 when you live in a region where mosquitoes are legion. What’s more, this innovative fabric lets in far more light and air than traditional anti-pollen fabrics!
This dual functionality is made possible by an extremely fine thread. Protection against grass and flower pollen is up to 90%, depending on wind speed and pollen size.
Anti-scratch fabric for cats and dogs
The problem with insect screens is that they tend to tear when pulled too hard, despite their design and strength.
When you have cats and dogs, this can quickly become a problem: they may well decide to tear the fabric with their claws to get out into the garden or onto the balcony.
Opt for polyester fabric: thanks to its reinforced mesh, the mosquito net is 7 times more resistant to scratching than conventional screens.
Metal mesh for skylight covers
Openings such as skylights can also be protected from insects (and leaves)!
This is made possible by LiSA insect screens, which are made of metal (aluminum or stainless steel).
Custom-made insect screens in a wide range of colors!
Neher insect screens not only offer effective protection against insects, but also integrate elegantly into your woodwork.
This is made possible not only by the eight standard colors available for the screen profiles, but also by the possibility of customizing the color (for an additional charge). In this way, you can have a completely made-to-measure mosquito net.
Special colors are processed according to RAL and NCS standards.
Please note that the production lead time is 2 weeks longer for this type of made-to-measure insect screens.
Other useful information about insect screens
What to do with my insect screens in winter?
Don’t uninstall your screens in winter! Frames and fabrics are specifically manufactured to withstand also winter weather conditions.
What’s more, dismantling them can sometimes lead to fabric or other damages. By leaving them installed all year round, you avoid such risks.
The other advantage? You don’t have to find a specific storage space.
How do I clean my insect screens?
To keep your insect screens clean and in good condition, there are several simple cleaning methods:
- use a damp cloth and gently wipe the surface;
- use a vacuum cleaner with a furniture brush to remove dust and pollen;
- wash with water from a garden hose (but do not use a high-pressure cleaner such as Kärcher).
In all three cases, you run the risk of damaging the canvas or frame if you apply too much pressure. So don’t scrub too hard, vacuum gently and choose a water pressure that’s not too high!
Still not sure which mosquito net to choose and need some advice? Then contact us! Our teams will be delighted to answer all your questions.
